Chop \Chop\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chopped; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Chopping.] [Cf. LG. & D. kappen, Dan. kappe, Sw. kappa. Cf.
   Chap to crack.]
   1. To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to
      cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.
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   2. To sever or separate by one more blows of a sharp
      instrument; to divide; -- usually with off or down.
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            Chop off your hand, and it to the king. --Shak.
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   3. To seize or devour greedily; -- with up. [Obs.]
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            Upon the opening of his mouth he drops his
            breakfast, which the fox presently chopped up.
                                                  --L'estrange.
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Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [Cf. Chubby.]
   Stout or plump; large. [Obs.] --Fenton.
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Chopping \Chop"ping\, a. [See Chop to barter.]
   Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having
   tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping
   sea.
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Chopping \Chop"ping\, n.
   Act of cutting by strokes.
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   Chopping block, a solid block of wood on which butchers and
      others chop meat, etc.

   Chopping knife, a knife for chopping or mincing meat,
      vegetables, etc.; -- usually with a handle at the back of
      the blade instead of at the end.
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